Thursday, July 15, 2010

Happy Birthday to Me!!!

Today I turn 36 years old. What a fun and crazy ride it’s been - some good and some not so good. But, I don’t regret any of it, I’ve learned from all of it, and I’ve had some great experiences along the way. So, today I celebrate all that has been to bring me to this very moment.

But, this past year there has been something stirring inside me. I’ve felt this deep internal need to start living a more authentic life. So…as I look forward to what lies in front of me…I cant help but wonder…what if…

What if we decided to live a more authentic life?
What if we decided to stop trying to look like we have it all figured out and that our lives are perfect?
What if we didn’t care what people thought?
What if we truly put all our cards on the table?
What if we were honest about our uncertainties and fears?
What if we lived our life in a way that truly brought us happiness?
What if we embraced our mistakes and used them to transform our lives instead of beating ourselves up about them?
What if we stopped being so judgmental about other people’s lives?
What if we did all of this unapologetically?
What if…

It’s these questions that have been swirling around my mind and soul for a while now and I have been trying to answer. It’s these thoughts that I plan to begin exploring out loud, as I live my life day to day. And it’s these experiences that I want to share with you.

The reality is that we are all works in progress and none of us have it all figured out. I invite you to take part in my journey and in the process inspire you to go on a journey of your own to answer those questions that have been inside of you. I encourage you to comment, ask questions, give your thoughts, and speak your mind. Let’s make it a space to learn from each other, be supportive, grow together and HAVE FUN!

For now, I’m off to continue celebrating my birthday. Thanks for listening.

Until next time…

Much love.

Vanessa...in progress. (VIP)

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